Keystone Blog
Vascular Dementia, Mixed Dementia, and Research
Last week’s article focused on Alzheimer’s Disease, which many consider to be the most common type of dementia., affecting about 60% of individuals. After Alzheimer’s Disease, vascular dementia is usually considered the second most common type, comprising about 20%...
Alzheimer’s Disease – Keystone Elder Law
Last week we discussed dementia as an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms including impaired memory, judgment, and reasoning. Today, we will focus on the most common type of dementia – Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This disease was first identified in 1906...
Understanding Dementia – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Many people incorrectly use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease synonymously. It is important to understand that dementia is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms in which thinking, reasoning, and memory are impaired, and these symptoms interfere...
A User-Friendly Home – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Are you nearing retirement and thinking about purchasing a different home for your retirement years? Perhaps you’ve lived in “the family home” for a long time, and are wondering if any modifications or repairs should be made to accommodate potential mobility or...
Retirement Planning Reduces Anxiety
My wife and I just returned from a vacation on the Outer Banks. We celebrated my 60th birthday a few days early by rocking and rolling with Hurricane Arthur into the pre-dawn hours of July 4th. Despite virtual white caps in our toilet bowls during the peak of this...
The Danger Zone for Losing Independence – Keystone Elder Law
Part of our goal at Keystone Elder Law is to educate seniors and their families about legal, financial, and health care issues that can impact their retirement years. Through education, we hope to encourage folks to plan ahead for the possibility of becoming frail...
Summer Heat Safety – Keystone Elder Law
I believe it is fairly common knowledge that extra precautions are required for everyone during the hot summer months, but precautions are especially important for folks age 65 and older, who are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses than younger adults. As we...
A Simple Safety Tip – Keystone Elder Law
Have you ever been involved in an auto accident? Even a minor “fender bender” can cause your anxiety level to rise and make it difficult to think clearly and answer questions from emergency responders. What happens if your injuries prevent you from being able to...
Paying for Health Care with Medicare, Medicaid, & Medical Assistance – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
When people call our office looking for information about long-term care options, we often find that there is a lack of understanding about the differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and Medical Assistance. Karen Scott, the Director of Admissions at Manor Care...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Part 2) – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Last week we discussed the various types of elder abuse and some of the warning signs. Incidents of elder abuse are often under-reported for various reasons. Some victims of abuse may be unable to recognize or speak out about their abuse due to cognitive impairments...
